Jaguars trade James Robinson to Jets
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded running back James Robinson to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional draft pick Tuesday.
Jacksonville will receive a sixth-round selection that can become a fifth-rounder if Robinson rushes for 600 yards this season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. He's 260 yards shy of that mark.
The move comes after Jets standout running back Breece Hall suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's win against the Denver Broncos, leaving New York short at running back. The second-round rookie was a key contributor to New York's four-game win streak, racking up 468 scrimmage yards and four total touchdowns in that span.
The Jets also roster running backs Michael Carter and Ty Johnson.
Robinson leads the Jaguars with 81 carries this year, though he played a season-low 12 snaps in Sunday's loss to the New York Giants. He's rushed for 340 yards (4.2 per carry) and three touchdowns.
The 24-year-old amassed 1,070 rushing yards (4.5 per carry) and seven touchdowns as an undrafted rookie in 2020. He then put up 767 yards and eight scores in 14 games last year before suffering a torn Achilles.
Travis Etienne is now set to carry the load at running back for the Jaguars after collecting 114 rushing yards and one touchdown versus the Giants. The 2021 first-round pick, who didn't play last year due to injury, notched 415 yards (6.1 per carry) and one TD on the ground to go along with 151 yards on 14 receptions in 2022.
Jacksonville ranks third in the AFC South with a 2-5 record, while New York is second in the AFC East at 5-2. The Jaguars visit the Jets on Dec. 22.